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sgmgolf · 25 March 2018, 10:26 PM

KateB~

From one Bostonian to another....."you done good kid"!
A day you and your Father will remember and cherish forever.
No greater joy than the gift of giving to a loved one.

And that Rootbeer GMT is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

Cheers

mineral · 25 March 2018, 11:44 PM

Thanks for sharing your story and I wish I have done that for my dad. Hope your dad will enjoy the root beer to the fullest. Root beer is one of my most favorite gmt, love the two tone insert color.

KateB · 26 March 2018, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgmgolf

KateB~

From one Bostonian to another....."you done good kid"!
A day you and your Father will remember and cherish forever.
No greater joy than the gift of giving to a loved one.

And that Rootbeer GMT is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

Cheers

Thank you so much sir! It's amazing to know there is a WISe man nearby.
It is such a great satisfaction to see the smile on dad's face. The hard work for the past four years finally pays off.

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KateB · 26 March 2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mineral

Thanks for sharing your story and I wish I have done that for my dad. Hope your dad will enjoy the root beer to the fullest. Root beer is one of my most favorite gmt, love the two tone insert color.

Mineral sir - your father knows, wherever he is.

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Haddles · 27 March 2018, 05:54 AM

KateB, that is one of the nicest and most touching stories I have ever read. Your Father is one lucky man - and I don't just mean the watch.

forgedblades · 30 March 2018, 01:04 AM

Damn near made me cry. This is what it is all about.

robbrum · 31 March 2018, 03:38 AM

Your dad can be proud on his daughter.

Great story.

KateB · 31 March 2018, 04:04 AM

Thank you everyone. Indeed I missed them so much so I came home for the weekend to give him the leather strap. Different watches but same vintage leather NATO.

Father & daughter pic below

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Roy_D · 3 April 2018, 10:02 PM

Wow, despite being an unashamed trf lurker I’m compelled to congratulate you on such a wonderful gesture with my very first post! And as someone who is gingerly coming to grips with fatherhood, i can only hope to do as good a job with raising my two very young daughters as your dad has obviously done with you. The RB and Air King look perfect together and may you both wear them in good health!

JParm · 5 April 2018, 02:28 AM

Such an awesome story. Congrats!!

Micha · 5 April 2018, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by forgedblades

Damn near made me cry. This is what it is all about.

x2...fantastic heart warming story...

NoCokeNoHope · 9 April 2018, 06:56 AM

Great story. Your dad must be so proud of you!

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eco8gator · 9 April 2018, 07:27 AM

Great story!

Richard Carver · 9 April 2018, 08:56 AM

Wonderful story, you are a special woman. :)

nofxatallorelse · 9 April 2018, 09:14 AM

What a beautiful watch. I hope my daughter does that for me one day haha

lisalisa · 9 April 2018, 09:51 AM

Such a beautiful gift for your father.. the story behind it made it more amazing!

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watch_guy · 10 April 2018, 08:47 AM

Well KatieB I hope your pleased that you made a grown man cry.....thank you!! You can judge the charter of a person by how they treat and respect there parents and your a 10 and a half

JnmEaton · 10 April 2018, 11:56 PM

what a terrific story. Rolex, the gift that never stops giving.

KateB · 11 April 2018, 02:31 AM

Thank you every one for your kind words and sharing your knowledge. I do wish I could turn back time and be a better daughter.

To all mighty dads and moms of TRF:
When your daughter tells you...
I hate you = I love you. I am just a bit any right now and I need you.
You are annoying = Don't worry Dad, I can take care of myself.
Shut Up = I am sorry. I just don't want to admit I am wrong.

JimSnyder · 11 April 2018, 03:14 AM

The watch is just the icing on the cake. You are the best gift of his life.

JnmEaton · 11 April 2018, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

The watch is just the icing on the cake. You are the best gift of his life.

I think this is the truest of statements. Just like the piano, he wouldn't trade his job of providing and being a father for any watch. What a nice way to reciprocate your love back to him.

Dino2000 · 12 April 2018, 02:50 AM

Kate, as an actual father with a son and a little daughter giving out my own dreams to give all I can for them, you made me cry. You are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing this with us.

DocMorpheus · 16 April 2018, 03:36 AM

"So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters too

Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without warmth from
A woman's good, good heart"

Kate,
Your dad must be so proud...

inzite · 3 May 2018, 03:00 AM

absolutely touching share!!! all the best to you and your family!

MinMay · 3 May 2018, 03:19 AM

I must confess...I had chill and teary eyes reading this thread.

superstarmar · 3 May 2018, 03:40 AM

YOU are the gem of your fathers heart !!!
The RB GMT is just the ring that holds it now...

Well done ... Kate.

Wahlberg · 3 May 2018, 04:31 AM

Lovely story!

Armyguy03 · 3 May 2018, 04:39 AM

This made my heart sing.

Rock · 3 May 2018, 11:49 AM

Kate, you are obviously a very special daughter and your Dad must be a special guy to have a daughter like you.

The Root Beer is a beautiful and unique model and what you have done with it is just perfect. Dad can decide for himself whether he wants the polish in the fullness of time.

Thanks for sharing this great story with us, it is probably the most positive one I have read on TRF.

KateB · 4 May 2018, 04:53 AM

I really appreciate everyone's kind words. :)

Sorry I wasn't responding to some of you earlier fearing I may keep bumping this thread. :P But I think it is bad etiquette for not responding too...

One thing I do want to share is while I was saving & searching for this Root Beer, I have developed a deep interest (obsession) into vintage timepieces and I feel very lucky to find this forum that never ceases to amaze.

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Originally Posted by inzite

absolutely touching share!!! all the best to you and your family!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

I must confess...I had chill and teary eyes reading this thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

YOU are the gem of your fathers heart !!!
The RB GMT is just the ring that holds it now...

Well done ... Kate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Lovely story!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armyguy03

This made my heart sing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock

Kate, you are obviously a very special daughter and your Dad must be a special guy to have a daughter like you.

The Root Beer is a beautiful and unique model and what you have done with it is just perfect. Dad can decide for himself whether he wants the polish in the fullness of time.

Thanks for sharing this great story with us, it is probably the most positive one I have read on TRF.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocMorpheus

"So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters too

Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without warmth from
A woman's good, good heart"

Kate,
Your dad must be so proud...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino2000

Kate, as an actual father with a son and a little daughter giving out my own dreams to give all I can for them, you made me cry. You are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JnmEaton

I think this is the truest of statements. Just like the piano, he wouldn't trade his job of providing and being a father for any watch. What a nice way to reciprocate your love back to him.

25 March 2018, 11:44 PM	#32
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Thanks for sharing your story and I wish I have done that for my dad. Hope your dad will enjoy the root beer to the fullest. Root beer is one of my most favorite gmt, love the two tone insert color. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

5 April 2018, 02:28 AM	#40
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	Such an awesome story. Congrats!! __________________

11 April 2018, 03:14 AM	#50
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,711	The watch is just the icing on the cake. You are the best gift of his life. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

3 May 2018, 04:39 AM	#58
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	This made my heart sing. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 May 2018, 11:49 AM	#59
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,655	Kate, you are obviously a very special daughter and your Dad must be a special guy to have a daughter like you. The Root Beer is a beautiful and unique model and what you have done with it is just perfect. Dad can decide for himself whether he wants the polish in the fullness of time. Thanks for sharing this great story with us, it is probably the most positive one I have read on TRF. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

25 March 2018, 10:26 PM	#31
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	KateB~ From one Bostonian to another....."you done good kid"! A day you and your Father will remember and cherish forever. No greater joy than the gift of giving to a loved one. And that Rootbeer GMT is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Cheers

27 March 2018, 05:54 AM	#35
Haddles "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 17	KateB, that is one of the nicest and most touching stories I have ever read. Your Father is one lucky man - and I don't just mean the watch.

30 March 2018, 01:04 AM	#36
forgedblades "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Memphis Watch: 16610LV/CokeGMT II Posts: 395	Damn near made me cry. This is what it is all about.

31 March 2018, 03:38 AM	#37
robbrum "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Rotterdam Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 303	Your dad can be proud on his daughter. Great story.

31 March 2018, 04:04 AM	#38
KateB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Kate Location: Boston Watch: AK14000 & GMT16710 Posts: 110	Thank you everyone. Indeed I missed them so much so I came home for the weekend to give him the leather strap. Different watches but same vintage leather NATO. Father & daughter pic below Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 April 2018, 10:02 PM	#39
Roy_D "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia Watch: Z-Blue Milgauss Posts: 82	Wow, despite being an unashamed trf lurker I’m compelled to congratulate you on such a wonderful gesture with my very first post! And as someone who is gingerly coming to grips with fatherhood, i can only hope to do as good a job with raising my two very young daughters as your dad has obviously done with you. The RB and Air King look perfect together and may you both wear them in good health!

9 April 2018, 06:56 AM	#42
NoCokeNoHope "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 122	Great story. Your dad must be so proud of you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2018, 07:27 AM	#43
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Great story!

9 April 2018, 08:56 AM	#44
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Wonderful story, you are a special woman. :)

9 April 2018, 09:14 AM	#45
nofxatallorelse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: tampa Posts: 237	What a beautiful watch. I hope my daughter does that for me one day haha

9 April 2018, 09:51 AM	#46
lisalisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cali Posts: 471	Such a beautiful gift for your father.. the story behind it made it more amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2018, 08:47 AM	#47
watch_guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Martin Location: florida Watch: GMT 16710 Pepsi Posts: 40	Well KatieB I hope your pleased that you made a grown man cry.....thank you!! You can judge the charter of a person by how they treat and respect there parents and your a 10 and a half

10 April 2018, 11:56 PM	#48
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	what a terrific story. Rolex, the gift that never stops giving.

11 April 2018, 02:31 AM	#49
KateB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Kate Location: Boston Watch: AK14000 & GMT16710 Posts: 110	Thank you every one for your kind words and sharing your knowledge. I do wish I could turn back time and be a better daughter. To all mighty dads and moms of TRF: When your daughter tells you... I hate you = I love you. I am just a bit any right now and I need you. You are annoying = Don't worry Dad, I can take care of myself. Shut Up = I am sorry. I just don't want to admit I am wrong.

12 April 2018, 02:50 AM	#52
Dino2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mexico Watch: Heuer Autavia GMT Posts: 38	Kate, as an actual father with a son and a little daughter giving out my own dreams to give all I can for them, you made me cry. You are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing this with us.

16 April 2018, 03:36 AM	#53
DocMorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 191	"So fathers, be good to your daughters Daughters will love like you do Girls become lovers who turn into mothers So mothers be good to your daughters too Boys, you can break You'll find out how much they can take Boys will be strong And boys soldier on But boys would be gone without warmth from A woman's good, good heart" Kate, Your dad must be so proud...

3 May 2018, 03:00 AM	#54
inzite "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 239	absolutely touching share!!! all the best to you and your family!

3 May 2018, 03:19 AM	#55
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	I must confess...I had chill and teary eyes reading this thread.

3 May 2018, 03:40 AM	#56
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	YOU are the gem of your fathers heart !!! The RB GMT is just the ring that holds it now... Well done ... Kate.

3 May 2018, 04:31 AM	#57
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,530	Lovely story!

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